10 Miss. Code. R. 402-3.9 - [Effective until 12/16/2024] Education Service Provider

Optional Section Education Service Providers (ESP)

Evaluation Detail

Check one (required)

--- Meets the Standard (3)

__ Partially Meets the Standard (2)

__ Does Not Meet the Standard (1)

EVALUATION CRITERIA	RATING	COMMENTS
A response that meets the standard will:
Explain how and why the ESP was selected
List of all schools operated by the ESP that serve the same grade levels as and student populations demographically similar to the anticipated population of the proposed school. Include name, year opened, contact information, location, number of students, and contact information for the authorizer for each currently operating school.
Explain the ESP's success in serving student populations similar to the target population of the school. Describe the ESP's demonstrated academic track record as well as successful management of non-academic school functions (e.g., back- office services, school operations, extracurricular programs).
Provide student performance data, including disaggregated student performance data (growth data where possible) for all schools operated by the ESP that serve the same grade levels as and student populations demographically similar to the anticipated population of the proposed school. The applicant is required to submit clear evidence that it has produced statistically significant gains in student achievement or consistently produced proficiency levels as measured on state achievement tests-see RFP for specific required data.
Provide evidence of the financial condition of the ESP.
Provide evidence that the board is independent from the ESP and self-governing, including separate legal representation of each and arms-length negotiating.
Discuss any potential conflicts of interest between the ESP and the school.
If the charter school intends to enter into a lease, execute promissory notes or other negotiable instruments, or enter into a lease-purchase agreement of other financing relationships with the ESP, the applicant must provide evidence that such agreements are separately documented and not be a part of or incorporated in the ESP agreement
Provide a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of the ESP.
Describe the scope of services and costs of all resources to be provided by the ESP.
Describe the oversight and evaluation methods that the Board will use to oversee the ESP. What are the school-wide and student achievement results which the management organization is responsible for achieving? How often, and in what ways, will the board review and evaluate the ESP's progress toward achieving agreed-upon goals? Will there be an external evaluator to assess the ESP's performance? What are the conditions, standards, and procedures for board intervention, if the management organization's performance is deemed unsatisfactory?
Describe the compensation structure, including clear identification of all fees to be paid to the ESP. What is the schedule on which the ESP will receive compensation?
Describe the financial responsibilities of the ESP, including the ownership of items purchased with public funds. Which operating and capital expenditures will each party be responsible for? What types of spending decisions can the management organization make without obtaining board approval? What reports must the management organization submit to the board on financial performance, and on what schedule?
Explain the duration, renewal and termination of the management agreement. How often will the management agreement be renewed? Describe the conditions that both the ESP and the school must satisfy for the management agreement to be renewed. Describe the procedures for determining whether the management agreement will be renewed. On what grounds can the ESP or the school terminate the management agreement for cause (including provisions for notice to the other party)? What are any conditions under which either party may terminate the management agreement without cause? List any indemnification provisions in the event of default or breach by either party.

Total points for this section: ____________________

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Concerns and Suggested Interview Questions

Notes

10 Miss. Code. R. 402-3.9

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-28-15.